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The Ping Pong Table That Wasn’t - Tomiyasu’s Years of Observation
A ping pong table, a window, and four years waiting.

The Karaoke Torii Gate - Heaven’s Sound System
A sacred gate turned into an interactive sound installation.

Decoding Japan’s Friendly Relationship With Robots Through Emi Kusano’s ‘Techno-Animism’
Emi Kusano crafts a world where AI dreams in neon.

Domestic Meditations - The Softly Glowing World of Ulala Imai
Everyday objects whisper stories as Ulala Imai captures their glow.

Contemplative Cuties - The Creatures of Maiko Kobayashi
These quirky little creatures say more than words ever could.

Japan and West Asia - Bridging Cultures Through Textiles and Calligraphy
How Tampopo redefined food cinema, spotlighting ramen as Japan’s cultural symbol.

NEO SHIBUYA TV - The Art Project Redefining Billboards in Tokyo
Billboards reimagined as Shibuya’s streets become Tokyo’s art gallery.

Japan in Pixels - The Wholesome Digital World of Fatbeard
Fatbeard’s pixel art captures Japan’s timeless beauty in modern form.

Kiyoshi Awazu - Pioneering Graphic Design in Post-War Japan
How Kiyoshi Awazu blended surrealism and Japanese culture, reshaping visual art.

Peaches.’ Ode to Kyushakai Subculture
Peaches. Japan brings Kyushakai’s raw spirit to life in Tokyo.

Offline - Casper Kent’s Polaroid Portal into Intimacy and Fantasy
Casper Kent’s ‘Offline’ explores raw, imperfect moments through nostalgic Polaroids.

Shiro Kasamatsu - The Woodblock Master of Serenity
Experience Japan’s landscapes through Shiro Kasamatsu’s timeless woodblock art.

Ihei Kimura - The Lens that Rewrote Realism in Japanese Photography
Ihei Kimura captured life’s raw beauty through unfiltered moments.

Window Love - Masahisa Fukase’s Visual Love Letter From his Window
A photo series caught between love and obsession.

Eiko Ishioka – Master of Visual Storytelling in Design and Cinema
Eiko Ishioka’s bold vision redefined visual storytelling in cinema and art.

How COMET is Carving Out a Creative Hub for Gen Z in Tokyo
COMET Magazine bridges art, fashion, and culture in Tokyo’s youth movement.

Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
How Red Bull Japan brought Street Fighter's Chun-Li to life.

Onsen Rebels - Motoko Ishibashi Makes The Bathhouse Her Playground
Turning the calming Japanese bathhouse into a creative playground.

PROVOKE - A Radical Shift in Japanese Photography and Society
How did PROVOKE redefine Japan’s visual language.

Japan’s Cardboard Smith - Aidakko Shishou
The insanely detailed cardboard creations of Aidakko Sishou.
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From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
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IM MEN turns fabric into wearable flight.